S. Korea’s KASA to invest $562.5 million in R&D projects in 2025
South Korea’s national space agency, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), announced on Wednesday that it will invest a total of 806.4 billion won ($562.5 million) in research and development (R&D) projects in 2025. This investment is part of the country’s efforts to position
Threats, new horizons loom for South Korean industries as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump took office for his second term as US president, South Korean industries were closely watching for potential changes in Washington’s economic and trade policies, which could significantly impact their American businesses, industry observers said on Tuesday. While concerns abound over
South Korea to start joint project with ASEAN for digital innovation
The science ministry here said on Thursday it will begin a five-year joint project with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) worth $30 million this year to foster digital innovation in the ASEAN region. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan hold talks ahead of Trump inauguration
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan met on Monday for talks that were expected to focus on sustaining positive momentum in bilateral relations and advancing trilateral cooperation with the United States, ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.
Top diplomats of South Korea, US to discuss alliance, North Korea amid impeachment uncertainty
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were set to hold talks in Seoul on Monday, focusing on their countries’ bilateral alliance, efforts to deter North Korean threats, and other key issues, officials said. The talks come
US investigators, Boeing officials join on-site probe of South Korea plane crash
A team of investigators from the US government and aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. have arrived at the site of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport to participate in the investigation into the incident, Seoul officials said on Tuesday. According to Seoul’s
Trump’s secretary of state nominee voices ‘deepest condolences’ over South Korea plane crash
US President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state nominee has expressed “deep condolences” over a recent deadly plane crash in South Korea, which claimed the lives of 179 people. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated to serve as secretary of state for Trump’s second term,
EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by
CES 2025: AI-powered tech to dominate world’s biggest electronics trade show
South Korean companies are set to showcase their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT trade show, scheduled to open in Las Vegas next week. Major home appliance companies like Samsung Electronics Co. and LG
Consumer sentiment in South Korea falls by most in over 4 years in December
South Korea’s consumer sentiment fell by the largest margin since the Covid-19 pandemic in December, as political turmoil sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shocking martial law declaration added another layer of uncertainty to the economy, a central bank poll showed on Tuesday.
US, South Korea conducting joint research to block North Korean crypto heists
South Korea and the United States are conducting joint research to strengthen protection against cryptocurrency heist attempts amid growing concerns of such attacks by North Korea-linked hackers, officials said on Sunday. Based on a recently signed technical annex between the South Korean government
South Korea: Police analysing Yoon’s phone records in martial law probe
South Korea’s police are analysing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s personal phone records as part of their investigation into his failed declaration of martial law earlier this month, officials said. The police special investigation team handling the case is examining the records for conversations
South Korea to brace for possible resumption of US-North Korea dialogue under Trump: FM Cho
South Korea will ensure it has plans in place to engage with the incoming US administration under President-elect Donald Trump, should stalled nuclear talks with North Korea resume, said Seoul’s top diplomat on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul made these remarks in a
S. Korea president Yoon’s senior aides offer to quit over martial law declaration
Senior aides of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, including his chief of staff, offered to resign together in large numbers on Wednesday, the presidential office said, after the National Assembly blocked Yoon’s surprise declaration of martial law. They include Chung Jin-suk, the
S. Korea, US postpone key nuclear deterrence talks: Pentagon spokesperson
South Korea and the US have put off key nuclear deterrence talks and a related exercise originally set to take place in Washington this week, a Pentagon spokesperson said, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of emergency martial law. Seoul
Ukrainian PM confirms $100 million loan from South Korea
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that Ukraine has received a $100 million loan from South Korea aimed at supporting the social sector. In a post on social media X, Shmyhal said the loan is “the first budget assistance” from South Korea to
South Korea, Japan reaffirm security cooperation amid Sado mine row
South Korea and Japan held a joint meeting of senior diplomats and defense officials and reaffirmed the importance of their security cooperation, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said, despite the controversy over Japan’s memorial ceremony for Korean wartime forced labor victims. In the director general-level
South Korean opposition leader says US-North Korea talks more likely after Trump election
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that the possibility of dialogue between North Korea and the United States seems higher under the incoming Trump administration. He urged the South Korean government to formulate a strategy to ensure that the country
Top air force commanders of South Korea, US, Japan discuss cooperation
The top air force commanders of South Korea, the United States, and Japan have held talks to discuss ways to strengthen their cooperation, such as expanding joint air drills, officials said. This is the latest in their trilateral security cooperation amid North Korea’s
South Korean prez meets Sultan of Brunei to boost bilateral ties
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to explore ways to expand bilateral ties across the defence industry, infrastructure, and digital technologies, Yoon’s office said. Their first meeting took place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation